# Emperor Go-Sanjō

_Emperor of Japan_

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Last updated: 2026-11-06

> Emperor Go-Sanjō  was the 71st emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. His given name was Takahito (尊仁).

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 3 September 1034 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q45844#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Heian-kyō ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q45844#P19))
- **Died:** 15 June 1073 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q45844#P570))
- **Place of death:** Heian-kyō ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q45844#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Japan ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q45844#P27))
- **Occupation:** ruler ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q45844#P106))
- **Spouse:** Kaoruko-naishinnō; Fujiwara no Shigeko; Horikawa (Minamoto) Motoko ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q45844#P26))
- **Positions held:** Emperor of Japan (22 May 1068 – 18 January 1073) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q45844#P39))

## Questions

**When was Emperor Go-Sanjō born?**  
Emperor Go-Sanjō was born on 3 September 1034 in Heian-kyō.

**What positions has Emperor Go-Sanjō held?**  
Positions held by Emperor Go-Sanjō include: Emperor of Japan (1068–1073).

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Emperor Go-Sanjō](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emperor_Go-Sanj%C5%8D) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q45844](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q45844) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Emperor Gosanjō.jpg by Published by 三英舎 (San'ei-sha) (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Emperor_Gosanj%C5%8D.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Emperor Go-Sanjō". DigiNepal. Last updated 6 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/emperor-go-sanjo. Retrieved 7 November 2026.